by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UWM ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #182 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UWM. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UWM was $852 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,455 | $20,455 |
| Fees | $1,565 | $1,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,980 | $10,980 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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The communication sciences program at UWM awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 4% of these degrees went to men with the other 96% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UWM does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UWM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UWM make a median salary of $56,128. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from UWM. About 97% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 296 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 180 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 101 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 58 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.